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What are some simple leg strengthening exercises?

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sribriGraduate
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I completed today my week 4 runs and will start week 5 in couple of days

I felt that I need to strengthen my legs if I have to run longer duration. What are 2-3 simple exercises that i can do in 15-20 minutes daily that will help me run longer?

I don't have very strong knees or legs to do complicated exercises.

Thanks

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John_WGraduate

Actually, you don't.

The program is designed to get you through to Week 9 and running 3x 30mins, without any other intervention.

It's a noble thought and won't do any harm and of course will do you good, but it isn't as necessary as you think.

Your body is ready for Week 5 - it's not obvious, but it's true. By completing Week 1 you were prepared for Week 2. For Week 3, the cumulative effect of W1 and W2 prepared you. Same for W4 and so on.

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sribriGraduate in reply toJohn_W

Thanks! Good to know that nothing additional workouts need to done.

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IannodaTruffeMentor

There is a link in the guide to the plan to leg and knee strengthening exercises.

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sribriGraduate in reply toIannodaTruffe

Thanks. I will checkout.

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EThomasGraduate

Have a look at the Strength and Flex forum for some inspiration.

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sribriGraduate in reply toEThomas

Sure. I will checkout.

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LearnerladyGraduate

Hi sribri, after wk4 i started with hip/knee pain which i rested a couple of weeks and then restarted taking extra rest days and doing the NHS Exercises for runners just a couple times each week. Just completed w8r1 after just one day rest and feeling great. They only take 20min max if you feel you might benefit but we all have quirks and different needs 💪

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sribriGraduate in reply toLearnerlady

Thanks!. I l will check and do as I am approaching week 5 R 2and 3 . Not so confident about a 20 minute run!😱

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John_WGraduate in reply tosribri

The 20 minute run is not quite what you think it is... and it really is all about confidence.

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LearnerladyGraduate in reply tosribri

I was the same but you will do it 💪👍

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